Cleared Special

K080802 - EMAX 2 PLUS SYSTEM

K080802 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for EMAX 2 PLUS SYSTEM by The Anspach Effort, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Neurology device (product code HBE) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 40-day FDA review.

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K080802 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the EMAX 2 PLUS SYSTEM, MODEL EMAX 2 PLUS MOTOR, EMAX 2 CONSOLE>FIRMWARE UPGRADE.... Classified as Drills, Burrs, Trephines & Accessories (simple, Powered) (product code HBE), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by The Anspach Effort, Inc. (Palm Beach Gardens, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 30, 2008 after a review of 40 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Neurology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 882.4310 - the FDA neurology device framework. As a Special 510(k), this submission covers a manufacturer modification to an existing cleared device rather than a new device introduction.

Device pattern: Iterative device modification. Low regulatory complexity profile. This Special 510(k) clearance confirms that the manufacturer's modifications remained within the established regulatory envelope of the original cleared device.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K080802 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 21, 2008
Decision Date April 30, 2008
Days to Decision 40 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Neurology (NE)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
108d faster than avg
Panel avg: 148d · This submission: 40d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code HBE Drills, Burrs, Trephines & Accessories (simple, Powered)
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 882.4310
What this classification means

Class II devices require demonstration of substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device. This pathway does not require clinical trials - it relies on engineering equivalence and performance data. Most Neurology devices follow this clearance model.

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